`GCF = LY *(1+ IE )`

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The Guest Count Forecast calculator computes the guest count for the current year based on the the guest count last year and the percent change anticipated.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Choose units and enter the following:

• (LY) Guest Count Last Year
• (EI) Expected percent change (increase or decrease)

Guest Count Forecast (GCF): The calculator returns the guest count forecast in number of guests.

The Math / Science

Guest Count Forecasting is the process of a company predicting what its future guest count will be. This forecast is done for a particular period of a time in the near future, usually the next fiscal year.

Resource:

• Dopson, Lea R., and David K. Hayes. Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Print.
• "Sales Forecasting Definition - at TrackMaven.com." TrackMaven. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Aug. 2015.